Ohio Supreme Court says people convicted of domestic violence can get guns back

[irisblue]

Cross post from Ohio group

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/06/02/ohio-supreme-court-decides-domestic-violence-gun-rights-case/90368701007/

snip-In a case closely watched by domestic violence groups, the Ohio Supreme Court on June 2 said a man with a criminal history of domestic violence can petition a state court to get his gun rights restored.

Justice Pat DeWine authored the 6-1 majority opinion. Justice Jennifer Brunner dissented.

A man convicted of domestic violence 20 years ago lost his gun rights under state and federal laws. In 2023, Patrick Heffley tried to get his rights restored through the state courts.

The trial court denied the restoration request, noting that Heffley is blocked by federal law from possession firearms because he was convicted of a felony domestic violence charge."


More there

[irisblue]

1. Further in the article, he has 3 convictions for domestic violence & served 1 year in prison.

[Eliot Rosewater]

2. How else will they make sure all of MAGA is armed

Come this November when they have no intention whatsoever of allowing us to have a free and fair election.

[Hope22]

6. Gun penis and ya can't take that away!

This ruling is sick!

[Hope22]

3. Ohio does not give one crap about women.

Current legislation that will ban women going braless in Tshirts tells you how sick they are. Our school system has been funded illegally for a quarter century yet these re the things they focus on!

[travelingthrulife]

5. They going to pay for those bras then?

[Hope22]

20. There's that....

And then how will they prove it?

[JT45242]

14. school funding ruling dates back to early 1970s so over 50 years now

Grew up in Ohio and taught there for 20 years.

Moved to Iowa about 13 years ago.

Both states are undergoing the Alabamification process of becoming the neo-confederacy.

Hopefully, both states will vote out R's at state and federal level and turn the tide back towards sanity and decency.

[travelingthrulife]

4. Wow. What a wise decision...not!

[Vinca]

7. Well, that'll make killing the current spouse easier.

[unblock]

8. So, violent felons can be trusted with a right to guns but not with a right to vote.

Ok not Ohio specifically as apparently exactly-demons can immediately vote on release from prison. But in other states, felons can't vote long after they're fully served their sentences.

But sure, give 'em gunz.

[unblock]

9. So, violent felons can be trusted with a right to guns but not with a right to vote.

Ok not Ohio specifically as apparently ex-felons can immediately vote on release from prison. But in other states, felons can't vote long after they've fully served their sentences.

But sure, give 'em gunz.

[Emile]

10. Actively prioritizing a domestic abuser's "right" to own a weapon over the safety and lives of their victims.

That's called enforcing gun laws, egads.

[irisblue]

11. 2025 Domestic violence fatalities statistics

Source Ohio DV Network

[EYESORE 9001]

13. I see my county is representin' like a baller

I think 4 of the 5 are related to domestic violence.

[Midnight Writer]

12. The article states he lost his gun rights under federal law. How does the Ohio State court overturn that?

[Midnight Writer]

15. In unrelated news, 6 people killed in domestic violence shooting spree in Iowa yesterday.

The shooter had a criminal history, but police are not releasing details at this time.

[sakabatou]

16. Breaking news: Ohio claims abusers have more rights than victims

[Diamond_Dog]

17. This is absolutely appalling.

You know the moment these psychos get their guns back they’re gonna stalk and kill their domestic partner.

Ohio republicans are all about pro life unless it’s the life of a woman.

[MustLoveBeagles]

18. This won't end well

That is all.

[DFW]

19. Remind me not to marry someone from Ohio with anger issues any time soon.

Not that there is any danger of that happening, mind you............